Reigning champ Josh Waters set the pace Friday at Round Five of the 2025 Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK), delivering a commanding performance during qualifying at Queensland Raceway yesterday for this weekend’s ASBK Round Five. Press: ASBK Media Pics: RbMotoLens

Riding his McMartin Racing Ducati, Waters captured his first pole position of the weekend with a blistering lap time of 1:07.267. Waters’ precision and speed underline his intent to extend his dominance as the championship heads into its second Queensland Raceway outing—part of a unique “two-plus-four” weekend shared with Supercars. Fans are set for a feast of motorsport action, with Australia’s premier two- and four-wheeled championships running side-by-side.

With championship rival Mike Jones starting further down the order, Waters has a prime opportunity to strengthen his already commanding points lead. The Queensland crowd can expect thrilling racing, with the Ducati rider aiming to convert pole into another maximum points haul as the ASBK season passes its halfway mark.

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